2021 Ford Explorer XLT specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
Base RWD
$32,925
Base 4WD
$34,925
XLT RWD
$35,075
XLT 4WD
$37,075
Limited RWD
$45,255
Timberline 4WD
$46,015
Limited 4WD
$47,255
ST 4WD
$49,000
King Ranch RWD
$52,600
Platinum RWD
$52,730
Platinum 4WD
$53,335
King Ranch 4WD
$54,600
$37,075
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2021 Ford Explorer XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sand
Walnut
Ebony
Black / Sand Beige
Sandstone

Packages

  • $895

    Starting MSRP

    • Speed Sign Recognition
    • Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
    • pinch-to-zoom capability
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    $895

    Starting MSRP

    • Speed Sign Recognition
    • Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
    • pinch-to-zoom capability
    • SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
    • Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription
    • SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii
    • After your trial period ends
    • Sirius XM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately
    • or as a package
    • by SiriusXM Radio Inc
    • See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com
    • All fees and programming subject to change
    • Trial subscriptions not available in Alaska and Hawaii
    • Evasive Steering Assist
    • Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
    • stop-and-go and lane centering

  • $935

    Starting MSRP

    • Yakima SkyBox 16
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
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    $935

    Starting MSRP

    • Yakima SkyBox 16
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Cargo Mat
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Roof-Rail Crossbars
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

  • $1,795

    Starting MSRP

    • carbonized gray-painted grille bars and mesh insert
    • liftgate applique
    • lower body side cladding insert
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    $1,795

    Starting MSRP

    • carbonized gray-painted grille bars and mesh insert
    • liftgate applique
    • lower body side cladding insert
    • skid plate elements
    • dual-chrome exhaust tips
    • carbonized gray EXPLORER badge on hood
    • EXPLORER unique branded front floor mats
    • stretch diamond instrument panel appliques
    • light slate seats w/medium slate contrast stitching in all rows and unique door-trim panel insert w/contrast stitching
    • Wheels: 20" 10-Spoke Carbonized Gray-Painted
    • Tires: P255/55R20 AS BSW

  • $935

    Starting MSRP

    • (2) Yakima FrontLoaders w/locks
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
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    $935

    Starting MSRP

    • (2) Yakima FrontLoaders w/locks
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Cargo Mat
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Roof-Rail Crossbars
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only

  • $935

    Starting MSRP

    • Yakima MegaWarrior w/Yakima large stretch net
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
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    $935

    Starting MSRP

    • Yakima MegaWarrior w/Yakima large stretch net
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Cargo Mat
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only
    • Roof-Rail Crossbars
    • Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
    • These features are ordered through WBDO only

  • $3,540

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows
    • LED Fog Lamps
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    $3,540

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows
    • LED Fog Lamps
    • silver-painted front skid plate elements
    • Remote Start System

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.3 L/140
Displacement
300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
20 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

41 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
41 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
62 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Hip Room
39 in
Third Head Room
32 in
Third Leg Room
55 in
Third Shoulder Room
41 in
Third Hip Room
119 in
Wheelbase
199 in
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Height, Overall
67 in
Track Width, Front
67 in
Track Width, Rear
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
59 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
Liftover Height
88 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
153 ft³
Passenger Volume
6
Passenger Capacity

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,345 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
530 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity

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2021 Ford Explorer XLT

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